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Recalls, withdrawals and safety alerts: Ground beef, pollock and more

At the end of each week, the law firm d’Oliveira & Associates compiles a summary of recalls, FDA warnings, market withdrawals and safety alerts that the public should be aware of for their … more

1/2/24

Puddingstone music series continues with 'Celli for Two'

This Sunday, January 28, join Puddingstone for an inspiring afternoon with soulful cello music as well as a selection of gorgeous paintings from Katie Swatland's "Paris Collection," all of which to … more

1/24/24

Latest fertility ruling – yes, yes, no, no!

Three couples sued the Center for Reproductive Medicine, a fertility clinic in Alabama, for inadvertently destroying their embryos. An interloper got into the storage facility, opened up a … more

By Arlene Violet, Esq. | 2/26/24

Barry and handler Kyle Fernandes recently brought smiles to the Westport Elementary School.

Meet Officer Barry, Westport's new comfort dog

Barry, Westport’s newest member of the police force, isn’t your typical officer. He’s never clothed apart from a harness and sometimes, a little police cap. He doesn’t … more

By Ted Hayes | 5/15/24

Barrington High School senior Jessica Wan's "Dreamscapes."

Barrington High School students win art awards

More than a half-dozen Barrington High School students recently received RI Scholastic Art Awards. The students' work will be on display at Alex and Ani Hall at Rhode Island College through … more

1/29/20

Editorial: Twice charged officer leaves in style

The way it all sorted out in the matter of Town of Tiverton vs. police Sergeant William Munroe, it’s difficult to tell who is being punished — town taxpayers or the man accused of … more

5/9/20

Cyrus Allen wears one of the protective masks he has been manufacturing using a 3D printer.

Printing for a purpose

Helping others was already second nature for Little Compton resident Cyrus Allen. For almost three years, the 20-year-old would volunteer his time at the nonprofit LC Makers, sharing with … more

By Kristen Ray | 5/14/20

Police release video footage of 'White Boy' sticker suspects

Bristol Police have now released video footage of the two suspects they are hoping to identify and question regarding a string of six "White Boy Summer" stickers placed in public locations downtown … more

4/28/21

Letter: Racism is not a one-way street

I’m writing in response to frequent letter-writer Michael Proto and his recurring commentary on racism . How can anyone tell who is a racist and who is not? Can you see into a person’s … more

5/27/21

Barrington budget: Spend, spend, spend

Stephen Primiano has found a simple way to describe Barrington’s budget this year: The tax levy is going down, but spending is going up. The chairman of the town’s Committee on … more

By Josh Bickford | 6/10/21

Letter: How, exactly, does Bowen oyster plan restrict public access?

To The editor: In response to the ongoing discussion of aquaculture on the Sakonnet River, I would like to add my observations. My family has lived on the Sakonnet River in Little Compton for … more

3/2/22

Members of the Barrington High School 2001 basketball team pose for a photo. The team was inducted into the Barrington High School Athletic Hall of Fame recently. The team was undefeated within its division, posted a 26-1 overall record and won the school’s first Class B State Championship in basketball since 1982.

BHS Hall of Fame welcomes new inductees

Barrington High School and the Barrington Booster Club honored the the eighth class of inductees into the Barrington High School Athletic Hall of Fame at an awards dinner held recently at the Rhode … more

4/21/22

Aidan McCrosson (right) and coach Dave Landoch (right) and the team celebrate as they unveil their new sign saying that Tiverton is a national unifield champion High School.

Tiverton unified basketball program wins national honor

If true group athleticism involves perseverance, hard work, confidence, friendship and trust, Tiverton High School has it in spades. The school was recently recognized as a "National Unified … more

By Ted Hayes | 4/28/22

Walker's Roadside Stand, a fixture in Little Compton for decades, has closed for business amid health and skilled labor difficulties.

Walker's, a Little Compton institution, closes its doors

LITTLE COMPTON — An institution known well beyond the bounds of this seaside farming community is closing its doors. Walker's Roadside Stand, a colorful produce stand that was open from June … more

By Ted Hayes | 5/10/22

Zeynep Toprak cooks sandwiches on a turkish grill at the PitaPocket tent during the Barrington Street Fair on Sunday afternoon.

Photos: Barrington Street Fair draws a big crowd

The first-ever Barrington Street Fair took place on Wood Avenue on Sunday, July 17, and drew a large crowd. Organized by the Barrington Business and Community Association, the street fair … more

7/20/22

East Providence 'Touch a Truck' event is Saturday

The East Providence Chamber of Commerce hosts its 16th "Touch a Truck" event this Saturday at the Chamber's huge parking lot. Ther beloved family-friendly event will feature more than 30 vehicles, … more

9/21/22

Letter: Rep Knight is a friend to small business and veterans

To the editor: After reading recent letters, I felt compelled to share an experience with Representative Knight of District 67. I moved my family to RI 23 years ago and to Barrington … more

10/22/22

Rhode Island Energy (formerly National Grid) wants to push its temporary LNG facility further back from Old Mill Lane in hopes of mitigating noise and lighting issues. (File photo)

LNG facility still bringing the noise, Portsmouth residents say

PORTSMOUTH — R.I. Energy’s promise to reduce noise levels at its seasonal LNG facility on Old Mill Lane was met with skepticism by several residents during Monday night’s Town … more

By Jim McGaw | 10/26/22

Candidate Q&A Part IV: What educational experience shaped you?

The final part of a Q&A series featuring Warren's candidates for school committee. more

By Ethan Hartley | 11/3/22

Portsmouth High’s Morgan Casey looks to pass while being sandwiched by a pair of East Providence opponents during the Patriots’ 59-46 home win Thursday night, Feb. 9.

Portsmouth snaps losing streak, beats Townies 59-46

PORTSMOUTH — A little home cooking was all the Portsmouth High varsity girls’ basketball team needed to get back on track. more

2/10/23

Westport-area legislators take aim at Title V costs

Area legislators have filed at least one bill opposing the implementation of proposed Title V septic regulations that have the potential to cost homeowners in Westport and other south coast … more

By Ted Hayes | 2/22/23

Marchers make their way down Main Road in Adamsville during last year's inaugural running of the 'World's Shortest St. Patrick's Day Parade.'

Adamsville parade is Saturday, and it's still short

If the Irish saying goes that 'Two people shorten the road,' does a whole parade of people do the same? Adamsville will find out Saturday afternoon. Adamsville’s World's Shortest St. … more

By Paige Shapiro | 3/13/23

RISPCA officials with a husky seized from an unlicensed rescue in Tiverton Wednesday afternoon.

Tiverton rescue owner apologizes following seizure of 36 animals

The owner of an unlicensed dog rescue in Tiverton has apologized for the circumstances that led to Wednesday's seizure of 34 dogs and two cats from her Roseland Avenue home. The administrator of … more

By Ted Hayes | 5/4/23

Members of the Bristol Train of Artillery blast off their muskets.

Bristol honors Memorial Day during annual ceremony and parade

A parade down Hope Street and stirring speeches from Veterans marked the highlights of Bristol's Memorial Day 2023 commemoration. more

5/31/23

Letter: This councilor’s advisory opinion is against cables in river

To the editor: Several Portsmouth residents, who had previously requested to speak with the Town Council about the SouthCoast Wind (SCW) project, finally got their chance to voice their … more

6/13/23